The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
After extended hit seasons in Brisbane and Adelaide, Belvoir and Sydney Festival will present the Sydney debut of Dear Son, a deeply moving celebration of First Nations fathers and sons, from January 8 to 25, 2026.
The principal performers leading The Lion King in Sydney next year have been announced, ahead of the show's opening at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in April 2026.
Almost forty years after its Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company in 1989, Larry Kramer's groundbreaking, semi-autobiographical and Tony and Olivier Award-winning masterpiece The Normal Heart returns for STC's 2026 season.
The Phantom of the Opera fans from around the world can kick off celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the iconic musical with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Sydney, Australia, at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Award-winning magician and internationally acclaimed mentalist Asi Wind will make his Australian debut with More Than Magic at The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House for one week only.
Merlynn Tong’s (Playwright and Performer) latest work, CONGRAULATIONS, GET RICH! is a fabulous musical comedy that centres on Singaporean Chinese culture.
A powerful new contemporary dance production – Songs of the Bulbul, featuring internationally renowned UK dancer-choreographer Aakash Odedra – arrives at the Sydney Opera House in January for four performances in the Playhouse.
A major new work from leading First Nations artist, Dharug choreographer Peta Strachan and her all-female Jannawi Dance Clan will take the stage at Sydney Opera House in a world premiere season as part of Sydney Festival 2026.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has announced its 2026 season, featuring nine major Sydney concert events alongside interstate and international activity.
A powerful healing work centred on a Stolen Generations experience, The Other Side of Me will make its Sydney debut from 6 – 9 May 2026 at the Sydney Opera House.
Kate Gaul (Producer and Director) brings Charlie Josephine’s (Playwright) COWBOIS to Sydney.
This program creates opportunities for secondary school, tertiary and vocational education students, recent graduates and early-career professionals to learn from Michael Cassel Group’s expertise.
Following on from 2023 and 2024 seasons in Melbourne, Sarah Goodes’ (Director) presentation of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? opens in Sydney.
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards.
Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has announced his first world tour in 10 years, with Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and more.
Australian producers Crossroads Live have announced Back to the Future: The Musical will play its final performance on January 25, 2026 at the Sydney Lyric.
The Sydney Opera House has announced the appointment of Harry Prouse to its artistic leadership team as Head of Contemporary Performance, leading the next chapter of imaginative programming inspired by the best of contemporary culture.
Midnight Til Morning have announced that local artist Huon will join them on their upcoming debut east coast tour, which kicks off on Thursday 20 November.
Following extensive auditions across Australia, the Off-Broadway smash hit, Love Actually? The Musical Parody has announced three separate local casts for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane's festive seasons.
AC/DC will bring their POWER UP Tour to Australia, kicking off in Melbourne on Wednesday, November 12, at the MCG.
Deborah Lawrie’s story of winning the fight to be the first female pilot for a major Australian Airline plays out in Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore’s (playwrights) new play, FLY GIRL.
Multi-Award-Winning independent theatre company Rogue Projects are pleased to be presenting Bradford Elmore's playwriting debut, Gravity, directed by theatre legend Anthony Skuse.
Eddie Izzard brings her acclaimed Hamlet performance to Sydney Opera House in June 2026, embodying all 23 characters in this intimate production.
Shake & Stir Theatre Co brings Laura Murphy’s (Book, Music & Lyrics) THE LOVERS back to Sydney with a fabulously fun new production.
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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR Regent Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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Macbeth Sydney Opera House (11/18-12/06) |
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Morning Melodies: Christmas with Lucy Durack Kingston City Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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Live at Lunch - Birdsong, Sky and Flutes The Concourse Concert Hall (9/02-9/02) |
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The Jungle and the Sea Belvoir Theatre (7/11-8/02) |
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The Lark IPAC – IMB Theatre (8/05-8/09) |
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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As For Me And My House Campbelltown Town Hall Theatre (10/15-10/18) |
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Beetlejuice the Musical Capitol Theatre, Sydney (11/21-1/10) |
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Play In A Day: Henry VI Part 2 The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3 (9/15-9/15) |
